The year that was, 2008.

Burlesque dancer, Proud Galleries, Camden, London, Nov 2008: An amazing night, I even impressed myself with this photo


Stockholm, Sweden Sept 2008: Lone pedestrian


Paris, France March 2008: Where I fell in love with a city for the first time

It has been one incredible and rewarding year, and I can honestly say I have learnt a hell of a lot. I always have valued travel as the best education money can buy, but this is the first time I can actually see and feel that these experience are starting to sink in a shape my perspective, morals and values - for the better. Can't wait for the next 12 months and the adventures they bring. A few pictures I captured on my travels:


Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London Dec 2007: Had just arrived in London.


Ostuni, Italy Sept 2008: Amazing people, amazing town.


Black Keys, Brixton Academy, Nov 2008: Crazy, hazy, blurry.

Inked in Berlin

Always wanted a tattoo, not sure why, I can remember being 11 or 12 and my brother and I sitting at the dinner table discussing what we would get if we could get a tattoo, and my dad very firmly stating no child of his will ever have a tattoo. Woops. My intrigue into getting inked never waned, but luckily dad's stance on tattoos did and he still considers me his daughter.

As for the paper plane, not sure why, but this is a graphic I've always liked, i've noticed I do like things linear and simple. I could make up some deeper meaning to do with travel, or creativity, but I would be lying, for me it was more about aesthetics and the physical act of getting a tattoo.

If you're ever in Berlin and feeling like a touch of ink, drop into Loxodrom Tattoo, 23 Kastanienalle. Really fun, friendly parlour with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and most importantly, brilliant tattooists.

GONZO

"The edge. There is no honest way to explain it, because the only ones who really know where it is, are the ones who have gone over." - Hunter S Thompson

After reading Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas as well as interviews and editorial pieces on Hunter S Thompson I can fully appreciate his quote. Now that was a man teetering on the edge. What a manic and crazy life.